Last month, we reported that USA Networks was considering cancelling its long-running Law & Order: Criminal Intent series. After a number of different scenarios were supposedly bandied about, the cable channel has made up its mind — or has it?
The spin-off series follows investigations of high-profile cases. The show moved from NBC to USA Networks in 2007. Up until last year, it starred Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe. This past season starred Jeff Goldblum, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Saffron Burrows.
Due to the TV show’s uncertain future, Goldblum decided to exit. The rest of the cast’s contracts expired over the summer.
USA has now decided to both renew and cancel Criminal Intent. It’ll come back for a 10th and final season of eight episodes. This will bring the series total to 195 installments.
On the positive side, D’Onofrio is returning as Detective Goren, a character he’s played in 133 episodes. Other castmembers are still in negotiations to return.
Executive producer Dick Wolf said, “Only time will tell if this is a fond farewell or a renaissance for Detective Robert Goren but everyone is ecstatic about going back to work on a show that’s a passion for all of us.”
Interestingly, Jeff Wachtel, president of original programming for USA, doesn’t sound totally committed to ending the show. He said “We have been the fortunate caretakers of this legendary series, and we plan to give it the world-class farewell it so richly deserves. Dick and his team promise to create a major event for television with incredible surprises. The plan is for this to be the series finale, but with a Dick Wolf franchise, one really never knows until it’s over.”
The 10th and final (?) season of Law & Order Criminal Intent is expected to air in 2011.
What do you think? Are you happy there will be some closure for the series? Do you think Criminal Intent should continue and return for season 11?
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Continue – please. I loved Jeff and Saffron Burrows when they teamed, but noone can replace Eames & Goren. I am ecstatic to see D’Onofrio back
I am thrilled to have Ames and Goren back. I hope try consider past the 2011 shows they have scheduled. I will be anxiously watching their return
im so hoping there will be consideration for the viewers who watch this show it will remain nfor more seaons I have watched this show forr so long and I love it cant get enough cant wait for the new season to come.
SOOOO HAPPY Law and Order Criminal Intent is back! Goren and Amens rock! Now I have a reason to watch tv again, PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW and STOP replacing the main actors!
Just saw a promo for the new season yesterday on USA, & with D’Onofrio & Erbe back together yippeee! I am so thrilled to see another season with my favorite duo. Unlike the others, I liked the Goldblum character but I will be elated that Goren & Eames don’t have to share eight episodes with any other team.
Absolutely thrilled that Goren and Ames are returning, can’t
wait for new season. Hope it continues after 2011.
… should have read “cool, quirky character,” lol, not cook, quirky character.
is this still true? It’s March 2011 and I haven’t heard a word about a return. I enjoyed Goldblum’s run at it. He had a cook, quirky character. Ross’s demise was pretty groundbreaking too. I hope it comes back for several more seasons. I’m still not over the orginal L&O being cancelled. It really could have gone on another 20 years. There is no shortage of raw material for it in New York City.
I am so excited about the return of Criminal Intent. D’Onfrio is the heart Of the show. With Erbe back I will have my modern day Holmes and Watson at work. I can’t wait.
This is a great show as long as Goren and Eames are there. I hope they keep it going.
I am overwhelmingly excited! Vincent D’onofrio is an important part of my life and psyche! Evidently, God heard my “Bring Bobby Goren back” prayer! I await with great anticipation! In addition, if Monk comes back, my euphoria will be greatly expanded!
Who doesn’t want Monk to come back.
I hope Law & Order criminal intent will stay on longer than 10 season, now that detective Goren charater is back, the ratings should return. Goren and Ames have perfect chemistry. I along with others, will be watching again. Man, Iam happy to watch my favorite show. Please do more seasons now that–Goren and Ames– are back together on the show.
I love Law & Order both the Criminal Intent and the SVU with the orginal actors. I never cared for Jeff Goldbloom in anything. The chemistry is wrong with him. I do hope that they reconsider and continue to produce beyond the 2011 season. The majority of the time I watch TV, is spent watching Law & Order.
I love the show Law & Order Criminal Intent and SVU with the originals actors and hope Mr. Wolf continues giving us more of both series.
Hope it stays for more seasons to come